Author: Carma Henry

       Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) celebrated its founder’s 149th birthday on Wednesday with a focus on her life and her legacy.

       Two college students who were pulled from their car and tased by police officers during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 could receive a $2 million settlement.

   On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump, who’s also a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump survived the assassin’s bullet but suffered a gunshot to his upper right ear. Following the death of the assassin, Federal and Local Authorities now must determine if the lone assassin was mentally ill,  politically motivated,  a domestic terrorist, or a patsy.

   In describing the necessary leadership qualities of a prince (leader), Machiavelli stated, “The prince needs to be a fox that he may know how to deal with traps and a lion that he may know how to frighten the wolves.”

Doors to the multilingual mega church, with English, Spanish, Creole and French services, opened with much fanfare before a crowd of community members, elected leaders, community advocates and pastors traveling near and far to support Toussaint. Its ribbon-cutting ceremony coincided with the church’s annual 40 Days of Fasting program and a 10-day conference, which has seen well over 4,000 nightly attendees this week. 

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

         The Lauderhill Police Department is delighted to announce that Chief of Police Constance Stanley has been selected as the 2024 Honoree for Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM) and Culture Awards. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Chief Stanley’s exceptional leadership and commitment to serving our community.

“The Urban League of Broward County is thrilled to announce that its president and CEO, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, has received the prestigious Harbor Light Excellence Award from the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce. This esteemed recognition is a testament to Dr. Smith-Baugh’s dedicated leadership and tireless commitment to the community. Several members of the Urban League team joined Dr. Smith-Baugh at the award ceremony, celebrating her well-deserved honor and acknowledging her outstanding contributions to the region.

       We are delighted to announce that Dr. Harleen Hutchinson has been selected as the recipient of the esteemed 2024 William M. Schafer, PhD, Award for Excellence in Reflective Supervision Leadership and Inspiration. This distinction marks a milestone as Dr. Hutchinson becomes the first African American to receive this award.

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